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H.R.291: TRUST Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (5 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act or the TRUST Act This bill denies retirement benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System to a Member of Congress who is convicted of any crime committed after the enactment of this bill that is a felony under federal or state law (currently, limited to specified felonies under federal law).
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to House Administration
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) |